These are just a few of Mr. Sehlinger’s picks for top gaming spots on and off the strip.

Let’s start with a favourite among casino goers. Blackjack is perhaps one of if not the most well-known casino card games. If you’re looking to hit a natural 21, then the Alamo is your best bet. Allegedly touting the best blackjack rules in Vegas, this little hole in the wall is located at a truck stop on the corner of Blue Diamond Road and Dean Martin Drive. Players will be happy to learn they stand to earn 3-2 on naturals, the dealer always hits on a soft 17, late surrenders are permissible and any six-card hand that doesn’t bust is an automatic winner. The game is considered small stakes with wagering held at $5-$100.

If craps is more your style, then you’ll want to check out Casino Royale. This place has a prime location, smack dab in the center of the strip and touts some of the best odds in town at 20x odds on craps games.

After a poker fix? Then swing over to Aria for a hand where this casino is putting a focus on the popular card game. A large selection of styles and regular tournaments keep things interesting and players of every level earn an average of $2 an hour at the tables. You’ll find most of the action in the Ivey Room.